Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-31398341-20170409101440/@comment-31398341-20170806085928

Xatu's real niche is only MAGIC BOUNCE

Other than that, it is perfectly outclassed by other pokemon.

It faces stiff competition with Mega Diancie, which has power while also have Magic Bounce. However, it disguish itself from Mega Diancie by having reliable recovery (Roost). It can also pivot by U-Turn. Additionally, it can perfectly fit status moves such as Toxic and Thunder Wave to its moveset. It is a very small niche though, which can be fit to very specific teams.

Xatu @ Leftovers

Ability : Magic Bounce

252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpDef (If speed is desired, put some from defense to add on it)

Bold Nature

- Toxic (Simply Toxic)

- Roost (Recovery)

- U-Turn (To pivot)

- Night Shade (Consistent damage)